I Quit My Job and Run a Café - Chapter 282



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Quitting the company and opening a cafe Episode 282

“Anyway, the kids are the problem.”

“What happened to you too?”

“Yes. I knew the day I would die, and I got so angry because of those guys that I jumped up and down.”

“Heh heh.”

The adults soon found themselves conversing comfortably.

And of course, the topic naturally turned to children.

When it comes to children, both Grandfather Kang Seok and Grandfather Han Deok Hwan, who was obviously in a bad mood just from what happened earlier, are in a bad mood.

As the other elders also chimed in, a rally to denounce the children began in no time.

“Oh, well about that guy.”

“Do you think I’m different because I’m your daughter? How determined she is to win.”

The target could be either a son or a daughter.

Of course, it all started out as gossip, but it all ended up as bragging.

Brag about your children, brag about your grandchildren.

“Oh, that’s great! We can all come down and play during Chuseok. The grandchildren can come here and play, and we can go over to the river and play.”

“Okay, okay. Okay, let’s do that.”

And then you even made a Chuseok appointment.

It wasn’t just a cup of tea, it was a determination to drink alcohol.

But Grandfather Han Deok-hwan and Grandfather Kang Seok aren’t in great health, so I don’t know if they can drink alcohol.

Well, I guess the kids will take care of it themselves.

“There is a bottle of Nobongju at the village chief’s house. If I pick that, it will be perfect.”

“That’s good.”

Seeing their excited faces like children, it seemed like their children wouldn’t be able to stop them easily.

Should I mix a lot of honey water and distribute it to each household during Chuseok?

“By the way, this place has really changed.”

“That’s right. It’s been a while since we’ve been here, and you’ve really changed a lot. It’s even better than when Mr. Cheon was here.”

“Haha. This guy. Even now, Mr. Cheon is here, so what are you talking about?”

“Oh my! That’s right.”

You guys aren’t even in puberty, but you became close very quickly.

There wasn’t any ill feelings to begin with, but there was still an awkwardness that came with time, but it seems like it’s all been shaken off.

In particular, Grandfather Han Deok-hwan seemed to feel a little less sorry.

The curse that had been locked like a lock was lifted and the effects of green tea were fully felt.

Shararang~

The dull aura that had colored my heart gradually cleared up.

And then.

Pot!

An aura poured out from Grandfather Han Deok-hwan, who was completely free from the curse.

The amount of aura was quite large, as if it was pouring out as much as it had been holding in.

Enough to fill the cafe and still overflow.

‘This is the first time I’ve seen such an aura.’

I could see how strong the curse that had bound me was.

And also, how strong was the mental power to suppress it.

If it had been an ordinary person, the curse would have spread throughout his entire body, not just his chest.

‘The kind of curse that eats away at the inside.’

Unfortunately, it didn’t seem like it had recovered that far.

Because although the aura around my chest had cleared up, it was faint and seemed to lack strength.

That couldn’t be helped.

I don’t know if it will recover with time, but for now, it would be better to be careful.

“It’s already this late.”

“Do you have anything to do when you’re old?”

“That son of a bitch is keeping me busy.”

“Hey, isn’t it time to let it go now?”

“If I let it go, it will only cause harm to those around it, so what can I do? I need to get rid of the things that cling to that kind of guy and sway him.”

“Tsk.”

Grandfather Han Deok-hwan stood up from his seat.

And then he came up to the counter… … .

Bow!

“Thank you. Thanks to you, I was able to come back here.”

“Huh? What did I… … .”

“This is how it came to be. I know it’s an excuse to say this, but I couldn’t sleep properly even for a day because I was so guilty. But seeing you like this, I feel like I can finally get some sleep, so how can I not be thankful?”

It seems like it wasn’t me but the elders over there who put Grandfather Han Deok-hwan’s mind at ease.

In a way, it felt like I was saying thank you to my grandfather on his behalf, so I just listened silently.

“If you need anything, feel free to contact me. I will support you with anything you need here.”

“Um… … Okay. I’ll take it for now.”

“Haha. Right. Anyway, I’ll pay off all the burdens I’ve accumulated through the village chief, so feel free to talk to me.”

I didn’t really need it, but I just took it.

[P Hotel – Chairman Han Deok-hwan]

The luxurious business card was simple, but the content inside was surprising.

Could it be that P Hotel?

“Why are you surprised?”

“Oh, because it’s a place we’ve worked together before.”

“Huh? Together?… … Wait, you said your name was Cheon Yu-jin? Hoo! Now that I think about it, I remember. I didn’t know you’d be here.”

“Do you know me?”

“I heard the report. It was quite impressive, so I remembered it.”

One time, P Hotel made a request to the company I was working for.

It was a request to build a somewhat special hotel, a Hanok hotel. And to do it right.

At that time, I was working with Professor Heo Jeong, so I received it and did it.

I remembered it because it was a big project that allowed me to quickly become the team leader, but I didn’t expect the hotel’s president, Mr. Han Deok-hwan, to remember it either.

And this is how fate has it. It was something I have only seen in my lifetime.

“Haha. This wasn’t an ordinary relationship.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

I was glad that I could greet you warmly since we had a good relationship.

If I had screwed up that project, I wouldn’t be able to look at it and laugh like this.

You never know what will happen to people.

If possible, you should do your best and do well.

If you keep something in your heart like Grandfather Han Deok-hwan, you might not be able to sleep well for the rest of your life… … .

‘I need to work harder at the tiger shelter.’

So that I wouldn’t have any regrets later. Of course, it seemed like I was already doing my best.

“I couldn’t talk much today because I was busy, but let’s talk at length sometime soon. I have a lot to say because of Songi’s work.”

“Yes? Oh, yes. Come again next time. I think it’ll be easier for you to come then.”

“Haha. Sure.”

What is Hansong’s work?

I don’t know, but I said let’s talk later, so today I greeted him with a smile.

“You drank the green tea well.”

“I came here when Mr. Cheon was here, and this is my first time here, but I think I’ll have to come here often from now on. It’s good. The taste and the energy.”

All the other elderly people left as well, and the cafe became deserted in an instant.

Suddenly, I felt like all my strength was drained away.

I guess I’ve lost some of my energy because I’ve been dealing with older people.

“Wow. P Hotel. Let’s just ask for a suite here.”

“what?”

“I got your business card too. Or should I tell Song Song?”

Only Lee Seon-ah was left in the cafe.

Han Song-i went out for a moment to see off her grandfather. But Lee Seon-ah, who was left alone, said something strange.

Was this his personality? He’s a rich guy.

“What room is it?”

“Or a hotel buffet? A restaurant? The P Hotel is really delicious.”

“… … Buy it with your own money, Inma. And, why aren’t you going today?”

“Today is hell. If you go, you die.”

“Your mouth seems to be more like hell.”

I guess Lee Sun-ah really doesn’t want to go. Does she hate it that much?

“I’m here!”

In the meantime, Hansong-i came to see me off.

Unlike before, he looked bright.

“Aren’t we going up together?”

“Yeah. I’m just going to stay here. Grandpa is fine too.”

Han Song-i smiled at Lee Seong-ah’s words.

I don’t know if it’s a good thing he’s staying here or if it’s because his grandfather’s health is good, but either way, he seems happy.

“How long have you wanted to come here? How have you been, oppa?”

“Well, I’m the same.”

“Hey, no? Doesn’t it look better?”

I don’t know what looked better, but I took it as a compliment.

“Oh, right. Grandpa told me to feel free to ask him any favors he wants. Don’t worry about me and feel free to ask me anything. My grandpa is very rich, so don’t feel pressured.”

“Sister, then I’ll give you one buffet coupon, no, two.”

“Pfft! I could buy that for you. Let’s go together later.”

“Oh! Yes!”

Lee Sun-ah liked Su-ah’s reaction for a moment. I don’t know why, but it seems like everyone is becoming more like Su-ah as the days go by.

“Brother, let’s go together.”

“I’m fine.”

“Hey, let’s go together anyway. This is a treat for me.”

“Why you?”

“Today, Grandpa, you were really not feeling well. I heard on the way here that you were embarrassed to come because you had done something sorry to the village. But on top of that, I heard that your uncle had caused another accident, so I felt like I had no choice but to come here. Your face looked so pale that I was worried the whole way here. But… … Thanks to the tiger shelter and my brother, Grandpa was able to return home with a smile. So I really want to repay you in this way.”

Hansong said in a half-sob voice so that I wouldn’t reject her again.

At that moment, I thought that she was worried too. Judging from her reaction, it seemed like she didn’t know exactly what had happened in the past… … So she must have been even more worried.

“Okay, I get it. He said he’d buy me a meal, but what’s the big deal about eating it?”

“Really?”

In the end, I decided to accept Hansong’s favor.

Because eating a meal wasn’t really that difficult.

Of course, getting to the P Hotel is a problem… …but if you want to go, where can you not go?

We decided to go together later when we had time.

“By the way, it’s strange. That something like that happened here before.”

“Yeah. I was surprised too.”

Hansong changed the subject, feeling slightly embarrassed that she had been so desperate after suggesting that she go.

This surprised me too.

That happened before.

And that’s how I came to this place after going around and around.

“But they say there was a spirit. What kind of spirit was it?”

“I know.”

“Huh? Seon-ah knows?”

“I heard it from my dad.”

“Wow! What kind of spirit is it?”

“It was originally a tree with a trunk as big as the empty lot over there.”

“… … In that empty lot? Was there really a tree like that?”

“My dad said he didn’t see it either. He said it was just there when the village was first built?”

“Really? There aren’t any pictures?”

“huh.”

I saw an empty lot at Hansong-i’s words.

A tree with a trunk that wide?

If it weren’t for the tree growing so tall that it almost seemed to pierce the sky… … would that work?

If it had grown that much and spread its branches, wouldn’t it have shaded not only the mountain where the tiger shelter is located, but also Cheonho-ri Village?

‘There’s no way such a tree exists.’

It was a tree that had never been reported in our country.

And if there was such a tree, shouldn’t there still be traces of it?

“Isn’t it a bit exaggerated since it’s a story from the old days? It was just a tree that provided shade in that empty lot.”

“Oh. Maybe?”

Han Song-i and Lee Seon-ah also thought that what I said earlier was an exaggeration, so they imagined it to be appropriate.

It certainly might have been to that extent.

“Anyway, there was such a spirit. This place must have been really nice.”

“The location is good.”

I nodded in agreement to Hansong’s words. I’ve never seen a place with such a good location.

These special abilities, these special places, and even this special garden in the backyard.

Honestly, I thought this was even less believable than the exaggerated spirit tree from before.

‘Wasn’t there a real spirit tree?’

Suddenly, I remembered the tree I saw in my dream when I first came here.

And the countless beings surrounding that tree also vaguely came to mind.

‘For something like that to exist, there must have actually been such a tree?’

Of course, that was a dream.

It was strange.

“What are you thinking about?”

“Huh? Oh no. Is green tea lemonade okay?”

“Yes! As I said before, it’s really delicious. I told you that I really wanted to come here quickly because of this taste.”

I chuckled at Hansong’s nonsense.

It really seemed like everyone was becoming more and more like Su-ah.

“Then while we’re here, let’s do some work together.”

“……yes?”

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